Optimist Club Honors Local Students

The South Cherokee Optimist Club held it's annual Youth Appreciation Breakfast for Cherokee's middle school students Friday at in Towne Lake.

The following awards were given to outstanding middle school students:

• Positive Attitude: Roy Moss of (presented by Angela Yeager & Dian Shaw)

• Positive Attitude: Ally Veal of (presented by Angela Ingham)

• Positive Attitude: Matthew Taylor of (presented by Sharon Barker)

• Outstanding Achievement: Gabby Allen of (presented by Donna Dochney)

• Most Improved & Outstanding Achievement: Austin Burgess of (presented by Danielle Shakespeare)

• Outstanding Achievement: Gabriel Ervin of (presented by Amber Davis)

The Master of Ceremonies was Beth Hermes with the able assistance of Debby Carter-Campbell.

Also, Danielle Shakespeare with Mill Creek Middle School was presented the Excellence in Education Award by Assistant Principal Rouel Belleza for her contributions to the Special Education Program.

This Optimist Club meets each Friday morning for breakfast at Featherstone's. For more information call 678-524-3832.